The Prime Minister of Lebanon, Nawaf Salam, has lashed out this Saturday against the "scorched earth" strategy that, he denounces, the Israeli Armed Forces are carrying out on Lebanese territory, a stance he has described as "dangerous and unprecedented".
Given this situation, he has called for an immediate ceasefire, considering that these bombings, their "total destruction of cities and towns" and the massive displacement of the population will not lead to lasting peace for Israel.
Salam has warned that, under the argument of combating the Shiite party-militia Hezbollah, Israel "is trying to uproot the memory of Lebanon and erase the history of its people".
In this context, he has reiterated that his government is committed to using all available diplomatic channels to achieve a ceasefire, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the south of the country, and the return of displaced persons to their homes.
The Lebanese leader has also defended the negotiating path with Israel, harshly questioned by Hezbollah, understanding that it represents "the least costly path" for Lebanon. He insisted that it does not imply a capitulation, although he admitted that there are no certainties about the results it may bring. Delegations from both sides are scheduled to meet next Tuesday in Washington.